Let's face it, Shimano is undeniably one of the best in the business when it comes to rod and reel construction. The new 7' Shimano FXS-70MB2 spinning rods are Fast Action, Medium Power (Line Wt. = 6-14 lbs.). Supported by highly favorable ratings, and known for their dependability, reliability, and durability, these FXS rods pair up perfectly with their FX4000FB reel mates.
The Shimano FX4000FB Spinning Reel, a model enjoying great positive reviews from its users, is rightfully considered by many fishermen to be the best spinning reel around. One of the reasons for its popularity is due to the high quality of the materials used in its making, and another reason is that Shimano definitely did not skimp on employing the latest technologies available in order to obtain the best performance at a very affordable price. Made of high quality materials and coming equipped with well researched extras that are featured in the more expensive models, the Shimano FX4000FB is quite possibly the best "bang for your buck" of any spinning reel ever made. The Shimano FX4000FB spinning reel incorporates the application of Shimano's vast knowledge and experience at an unbelievably low price, and you are the benefactor.
The FX4000FB has a Gear Ratio of 4.6:1; a Maximum Drag of 13 lbs.; Line Capacity (lbs.-yds.) = 12-160; Braided Line Capacity (lbs./yds.) = 30-175; Recovery = 28" per crank. The reels are brand new, fresh out of the clam, and they are spooled with new 12 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Smooth Casting Clear Mono Line, or 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid, or 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid.
Buy the components of these combos, and you will pay $19.80 ($13.99 + $0.84 tax + $4.97 VS) for a 7' Shimano FXS-70MB2 Rod (2 pc) and $30.82 ($24.39 + $1.46 tax + $4.97 VS) for the Shimano FX4000FB Reel, a total of $50.62 for the rod and reel. Add the cost of the line, $10.91 ($7.49 + $0.45 tax + $2.97 VS) for the 12 lb. Berkley Trilene XL Line, $16.93 ($13.96 + $2.97 VS) for the 20 lb. KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid, $23.62 ($17.59 + $1.06 tax + $4.97 VS) for the 30 lb. PowerPro Moss Green Braid, and you come up with the following totals:
1 combo with XL = $61.53 ($50.62 + $10.91), 2 combos = $123.06;
1 combo with KK = $67.55 ($50.62 + $16.93), 2 combos = $135.10;
1 combo with PP = $74.24 ($50.62 + $23.62), 2 combos = $148.48.
Follow up on this ad, and you can buy:
1 combo with Berkley Trilene XL Clear Mono for $50 or 2 for $90;
1 combo with KastKing SuperPower Blue Braid for $55 or 2 for $100;
1 combo with PowerPro Moss Green Braid for $60 or 2 for $110.